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George Mason Finishes with Five at Home

from press release

FAIRFAX, Va. -- The George Mason women's lacrosse team will take
a break from its conference schedule on Tuesday to welcome the
10th-ranked team in the nation in the latest Inside Lacrosse Media
Poll, the University of Virginia, to George Mason Stadium. The
opening draw is slated for 7 p.m.

The Patriots conclude their regular-season schedule with five
consecutive home games. Mason began the homestand on Sunday with a
17-16 overtime loss to William and Mary. The Patriots have lost
their past three contests by a total of three goals and enter
Tuesday's game with a 5-7 overall record.

The Cavaliers, coming off a week's rest, bring a 9-5 overall record
into the contest. Virginia has played three games against Colonial
Athletic Association schools this season, posting a 2-1 record in
those games. The Cavaliers defeated William and Mary and James
Madison but lost to Old Dominion.

Three Patriots have hit the 25-goal mark, led by sophomore Madalyn
Jamison's 26 goals and followed closely by senior Brittany Berger
and junior Megan Udovich with 25 each. Brittany Berger leads the
team with 31 draw controls, while Maggie Bridges paces the defense
with 20 caused turnovers and 47 ground balls. In goal, junior Sara
Longobucco has played every minute, stopping 43.7 percent of shots
faced, while allowing 12.03 goals per game. Longobucco has made 115
saves this season.

Senior Ashley McCulloch leads the Cavaliers' attack with 55 points
on 28 goals and a team-high 27 assists, while senior Blair Weymouth
is close behind with 52 points on a team-high 40 goals and 12
helpers. Junior Kaitlin Duff leads the midfield with 32 ground
balls and 36 caused turnovers, while classmate Brittany Kalkstein
anchors the team by winning 55 draw controls.